Big Bear Valley, CA -- The 20some volunteers of the Bear Valley Search and Rescue team have had a lull in the action lately, though past-Commander Jim Lyon tells KBHR that they were plenty busy during the winter season. “We tend to be busier in the winter months,” he says, “due to snowboarders going out of bounds and vehicles getting stuck in the snow.” This past winter, Search … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Search and Rescue Volunteers Brave the Elements–Both Here in Big Bear and Beyond
Record Number of Entrants for Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic; Apple Valley’s Carl Van Burger Reels in $2025
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The 28th annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic took place over the weekend and drew a record 401 entrants for the ever-popular fishing tournament run by the Hall family and local volunteers. The overall winner in the two-day event was Carl Van Burger of Apple Valley, who reeled in an 8.55 pound trout, which also netted him the top cash prize of $2025. … [Read more...] about Record Number of Entrants for Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic; Apple Valley’s Carl Van Burger Reels in $2025
Opening Day at Bear Mountain Golf Course
Bear Mountain Golf Course opens for the season on Friday, May 21. Tee times available from 9am through 5pm; as of June, tee times available at 8:30am. The driving range also opens on the 21st, though the Clubhouse Grill opens for the summer season on May 28. For more information, or to reserve a tee-time on the nine-hole alpine course, call 909/585-8002; details also available … [Read more...] about Opening Day at Bear Mountain Golf Course
Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby
The Big Bear Lake Resort Association hosts the Fishin' for $50K Trout Derby on June 5 and 6. Event features 10 tagged trout, each worth prizes--including one fish worth $50,000! Free entry for those who stay at least one night at a Big Bear Lake Resort Association lodge June 4 to June 6; free entry also available to those who rent a pontoon boat from a participating Big Bear … [Read more...] about Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby
Kiwanis Club’s Pre-Tour de Big Bear Spaghetti Feed
The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley hosts a spaghetti dinner for those who want to "carb-up" prior to Saturday's Tour de Big Bear cycling event. Buffet-style dinner includes spaghetti and salad for $10 (dessert and other offerings extra); event takes place at Bear Mountain Resort in Moonridge. Parking is free. … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club’s Pre-Tour de Big Bear Spaghetti Feed